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3A FROM THE EDITOR ometimes you need an attorney for a good reason. Maybe you expected. Maybe you inherited a business, real estate or a large sum of money. Or, maybe you just need to have some documents drawn up and you want to steer clear of liability. S Then, there are the times when you don't have much of a choice to hire one. We'll just leave it at that. Either way, you want to have an experienced and profi- cient attorney on your side. There's no single method to selecting a good attorney. We're hoping that this special publication at least provides you some insight and serves as a step in the right direction to making that pick. Inside, you'll find the 2012 list of the "Top Lawyers" in Southern Nevada. This isn't the first year that we've pub- lished a Top Lawyers edition under the VEGAS INC name- plate. We've used other lawyer rating services in the past Rob Langrell Special Publications Editor rob.langrell@gmgvegas.com — there are dozens out there. This year, we collaborated with Avvo, a Seattle-based company that rates and profiles legal, medical and den- tal professionals. Avvo based its selections purely on their respective rankings. Avvo's proprietary algorithm rates attorneys on a 10-point scale, factoring in peer endorse- ments, experience, education, training, research, publish- ing and awards. These dynamic ratings are refreshed as new information is obtained from the legal industry and its licensing and disciplinary boards. your business has taken off faster than We've listed the highest-rated lawyers in each of nearly 20 areas of practice. Are these the only good lawyers in Southern Nevada? Absolutely not. This list is meant to showcase the attorneys ranked highest by one certain rat- ings group — Avvo. Besides the attorney listings and a few short, question- and-answer sessions with "Top Lawyers" from various ar- eas of practice, you'll find several other features. Be sure to read how local attorneys are involved in pro bono work, what changes are taking place in the world of intellectual property law, the use of social media to bolster law prac- tices, the move toward creating a "paper-free" legal world and a feature about former governors and senators who are now practicing law in Southern Nevada. Y ou'll also find our Legal Profiles section in this issue, which is a compilation of paid advertisements of bios of lawyers who want to let you know what they offer in the local, legal community. We hope you find this special publication about Top Lawyers useful in the coming year. Find a spot for it on your desk, your office or your coffee table at home, where it can be of service to you and your business. INSIDE Sponsor letters From elected offical to courtroom Going paperless brings challenges Pro bono work benefits community Changes in Intellectual Property law Using social media to boost business Legal Advertising Section …………………………… ……… ……… ……… …… …… ………………… 4A 6A 8A 10A 12A 20A 22A SUPPLEMENT TO VEGAS INC ON THE COVER: Steven Oshins, a 2012 Top Lawyer selection in the categories of Estate Planning and Tax. Photo by Christopher DeVargas Top Lawyers Directory Bankruptcy Business Construction / Land Use Criminal Defence Employment Estate Planning Family Gaming Health care Immigration Intellectual Property Lawsuits/Disputes Personal Injury Real Estate Tax Workers' Compensation …………… …………………… ………………………… ……… ……………… …………………… ………………… …………………………… …………………………… ……………………… …………………… …………… ……………… …………………… ……………………… ……………………………… ……… 13A 14A 14A 15A 16A 16A 17A 17A 17A 18A 18A 18A 18A 19A 19A 19A 19A s p e c i a l p u b l i c a t i o n